MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience, including two years of management responsibilities, in developing or implementing policies and/or programs within the legal services, civil justice, housing, tenant rights and advocacy fields, or as a practicing attorney.

Notes:
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in law, management, policy, or administration, for up to three years of the required experience
Candidates may substitute additional administrative or professional experience developing or applying policies and regulations in legal services, housing, tenant rights, federal or State entitlement programs or in a health or human service program on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience developing policy, regulations, or legal guidance
• Experience with researching, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements and partnerships with community-based organizations
• Experience communicating effectively with people of different backgrounds and lived experiences

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.  Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required.  Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc.  1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.  Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.

Please note:  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.  Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.